Red, Red And The Red Bowl

Tomorrow I have a whole lot of pictures to show you, but today I will share a few simple food thoughts. I have a lot of thoughts about food…still. Actually, my life seems to center more on food now than it used to, but in an entirely different way.

Grain Free To The Rescue

When I was first diagnosed with a grain allergy, I was shocked, sad and relieved all at the same time. I never dreamed that so many of my physical problems were caused by my reaction to grain. I mean, it never crossed my mind that I could live without a food group! But with the elimination of grain from my diet, one health problem at a time just kept disappearing and I feel so much better now.

I FEEL SO MUCH BETTER!

There was also an immediate and overwhelming emotional reaction upon hearing the diagnosis. The first week after finding out about my grain allergy, I basically ate nothing. I didn’t know what I could eat, I was scared to eat, and I was too sad to eat.

I knew that I couldn’t keep wallowing in my sadness, so I started the process of eliminating grain from my food intake. At first, I only felt safe eating a few very basic foods like apples, sweet potatoes and green beans.

It wasn’t long before eating a plain apple just wasn’t enough to satisfy my sweet tooth, so I baked them with a little cinnamon. Mmmmm…baked organic apples right out of the oven and filling the room with a wonderful aroma. Yeah, they are really delicious.

After placing a huge pile of freshly made whipped cream on top of the warm apples in the bowl, I was satisfied with my dessert. Have I ever told you how much I love to make and eat whipped cream? The texture is so divine. Seriously, not many things rank higher than whipped cream.

Anyway, I had purchased a red bowl because it looked happy and I like eating out of pleasant dinnerware. Somehow the red bowl had taken the place of Bella’s “official” dog bowl. I love Bella, the little red dog. Since it was Bella’s dinnertime, I put some turkey, gravy and diced mozzarella in the red bowl. Then to ensure that she didn’t look at me with sad eyes while I ate my apples, I plopped a dollop of whipped cream on top of all her food in the red bowl. She seemed to enjoy it immensely and acted very happy.

Spoiled? Bella isn’t spoiled. Whatever gave you that idea?

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Haha, I don’t think Bella is too spoiled! My dad and stepmother’s (Kim’s) dogs, Foxy and Harley, LOVE to eat popcorn. They also have cute little outfits that my dad sometimes dresses them up in (well, I’m not very sure about whether he does NOW or not).

As for the allergy, I’d hate losing a whole food group. In response to your comment, yep! Since I’ve been depressed, my lactose intolerance has been amped up quite a bit; I realized my body was more sensitive to any and all of my allergies. Oddly, I’m allergic to cats and dogs and anything with fur, but my cat, Todd (I got him in 2010 :)), I am not allergic to. I think it’s because he’s always made me happy. He currently lives with my grandmother, Mimi, because I couldn’t bring him here. I know cats can oftentimes help people heal, especially when they’re sick, have a fever, etc. They’ll stay by your side.

That’s why I really think that, overtime as I grow stronger than PTSD and MDD, I won’t be so allergic. I don’t know; it’s mostly just a mere thought (and hope…).

The Paleo diet, though, has recipes of things I cannot have. Seasonings and spices and condiments are pretty much out…

My G’mama said to watch what I eat and take note of the things that don’t bother me much, and then the things that do, especially of those on the list. This is because a lot of the things I can’t have actually help me — like grapes. I’ve found grapes to be helpful to me as far as my depression goes; they make me happy, even if only for a while.

“I’m only an email away if you need me.” Thanks. :3 It’s nice to have someone to contact! I currently have one fellow blogger, Stephanie, who’s been my rant-to person sometimes, who has followed my blogs through the years. It’s nice that you offered yourself for some kind of support, because it’s nice to have someone who understands. I’m only almost 22 years old, and my mom only cares about me when it means she benefits from something, and my dad and my stepmother think and believe I’m purposely doing this to myself and/or dwelling, and it really hurts. Thus, support is really nice. Truly.

“That’s why I really think that, overtime as I grow stronger than PTSD and MDD, I won’t be so allergic.” LOL I’m hoping the same thing for me! I want Krispy Kreme Doughnuts!!!!

“My G’mama said to watch what I eat and take note of the things that don’t bother me much, and then the things that do” I do the same thing. Some of the things I supposedly “can” eat, I really can’t and so I adjust.

Hey Gal! This post reminded my of my four legged baby that we had! She used to expect to eat the same thing as us. Especially when we were driving our 18 wheeler. When we stopped at the truck stops, she thought she had to eat too. Her favorite was scrambled eggs cooked in butter with salt and pepper, (that’s the only way she would eat them) and jalopeno and Cheddar potato chips! LOL!

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